Hi everybody! After receiving an overwhelming response on social media about this unique baby card I made and several requests, I created a tutorial below on how to make this special card. I am truly moved by your sweet comments supporting my creations. It was very heartwarming and I thank you for your kindness! And if this is your first time seeing this card or visiting my Blog...Welcome and I hope you stay awhile & follow along!
I made this special card for some friends of ours that were married on a beach a few years ago and are expecting their first child next month. So, I knew I wanted a beachy theme with blue for a boy and these Unity stamps delivered! What do you think?!?
Let's get started...
I made this special card for some friends of ours that were married on a beach a few years ago and are expecting their first child next month. So, I knew I wanted a beachy theme with blue for a boy and these Unity stamps delivered! What do you think?!?
Let's get started...
Tutorial: I started with an 8.5x11" piece of turquoise 110lb card stock, cut in half, and folded for an A2 (5.5" x 4.25") card base. Next I took out my MISTI original stamping tool, a half sheet of 8.5x11" white cardstock, and stamped this amazing seashell background stamp with clear ink 2-3 times to get good ink coverage. Removed the image from the MISTI, sprinkled with gold embossing powder, and heat set. And trimmed down the seashells image to 5" x 3.75."
Then using the Distress Oxide inks shown above (and listed below in supplies) and a blending brush, I added browns to the bottom half of the seashell image and blues to the top half. And using a speckled stencil, added brown and blue Distress Oxide inks in the darker colors with a blending brush. It added little dots to the top like bubbles and specks to the bottom like sand. And adhered the seashell image to black cardstock cut 5.25" x 3.5" to matte/frame the image and adhered the whole piece to the card base.
Next using the MISTI stamping tool again and the other half of white card stock, I stamped this amazing mermaid tail and sentiment together with clear ink twice to get a good ink coverage. Removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with gold embossing powder, and heat set. Just look at all that shimmer!!!
Then I cut out the mermaid tail image out using a die cutting machine and a stitched oval die. And using the same ink blending process as the seashells above, I added blues and browns to the oval and stenciled only some darker blue speckles for bubbles. I know it's hard to see, but I also added some clear sparkle to the mermaid tail, just on the tips. I couldn't resist, it needed some bling. And adhered the image to the card base.
I could have added more bling to this card with pearls or rhinestones or maybe a ribbon, because I LOVE those things and it's kinda my style...but it's a baby card. So I didn't want any type of choking hazard on the card, just in case. It really didn't need anything else ...it's pretty shiny just the way it is. So special for a new mom to welcome a baby boy, birthday, or any occasion. I just love how it turned out, don't you?
Here is another look...
Then I cut out the mermaid tail image out using a die cutting machine and a stitched oval die. And using the same ink blending process as the seashells above, I added blues and browns to the oval and stenciled only some darker blue speckles for bubbles. I know it's hard to see, but I also added some clear sparkle to the mermaid tail, just on the tips. I couldn't resist, it needed some bling. And adhered the image to the card base.
I could have added more bling to this card with pearls or rhinestones or maybe a ribbon, because I LOVE those things and it's kinda my style...but it's a baby card. So I didn't want any type of choking hazard on the card, just in case. It really didn't need anything else ...it's pretty shiny just the way it is. So special for a new mom to welcome a baby boy, birthday, or any occasion. I just love how it turned out, don't you?
Here is another look...
I hope I've inspired you to mix and match your stamps, maybe try new products, and see what you can create.
The possibilities are endless!
I used these Unity Stamp Sets:
She Sells Sea Shells (border backgrounds), She Mermaid (tail), and the sentiment is from Love in the Air.
Click pic below & check out the Birthday SALE too!!!
The possibilities are endless!
I used these Unity Stamp Sets:
She Sells Sea Shells (border backgrounds), She Mermaid (tail), and the sentiment is from Love in the Air.
Click pic below & check out the Birthday SALE too!!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Have a safe, happy, & crafty week!
~Kim
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Supplies: Unity Stamp Company stamps: She Sells Sea Shells (border backgrounds), She Mermaid (tail), and Love in the Air (sentiment); Papertrey Ink 110lb turquoise cardstock card base; American Crafts black 4x6 cardstock pack; HL thin White cardstock; MISTI original stamping tool; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Super Fine Gold Embossing Powder; Marvy Heat tool; Ranger Ink/Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks: Mermaid Lagoon, Faded Jeans, Brushed Corduroy, and Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Speckled Stencil; Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blending Brush (small); Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs-Stitched Oval die set; Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen-Clear; and 1/2" Scor-Tape adhesive.
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Craft Challenges:
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LTSCB #135 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Mon Challenge: A Day At The Beach
Simon Says Wed Challenge: For A Child (baby boy card)
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WWC280 - Kath's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Masculine Twist (baby boy card)
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